LaGrange, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
LaGrange is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Troup County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and lightning.
Storm events near LaGrange
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of LaGrange's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to LaGrange itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Troup County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering LaGrange along with the rest of the county, not a LaGrange-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 58.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 69.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 57.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 75.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 61.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 41.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 72 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 66.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 14 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Troup County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is LaGrange, GA at risk of?
LaGrange is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Troup County, where LaGrange is located, are hurricane, tornado, and lightning.
What is LaGrange's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Troup County, where LaGrange is located, scoring 75.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is LaGrange a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — LaGrange carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Troup County.
Has LaGrange had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 44 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of LaGrange since 2016.